Samuel Pepys Cockerell and Joseph Kay designed this Square, named after Queen Charlotte (formerly Princess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz) for the Foundling Estate in the early 19th century. The Grade II listed two-acre garden, laid out in 1810-12, remains close to the original design with fine mature planes and other ornamental trees, formal lawns and gravel paths. A New Zealand plant section includes some rarities. There is a fern bed, and a herb garden planted with assistance from the Wellcome Trust. A children’s play area, barbecue pits and tennis court cater for the keyholders and their families, including postgraduate students of Goodenough College.
Built between 1775 and 1786, Bedford Square is the finest and most complete Georgian square in London and set the style for garden squares in the capital through the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Seven acres of gardens, including Charterhouse Square and six courtyard gardens within the Tudor walls. They support the health and wellbeing of the residents, and are an important habitat for wildlife. Museum and Chapel open. Refreshments.
Award-winning wildlife and community garden built and planted by the local community in 1983 on the site of a car park. Attractive for people and urban wildlife (including the West End's only frogs).
Booking required; visits by timed tour only. Tickets on sale now.
Distance (in straight line)
1.4 km / 0.9 miles
Open
Saturday 10:00–17:00
Sunday 10:00–16:00
An iconic contemporary building designed by Japanese architects Maki & Associates, which opened in July 2018. The building includes six hanging gardens that represent key elements of classic Islamic garden design. BOOKING REQUIRED.
